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Minerals Technologies Inc (MTX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/30/2025: MTX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
3 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $81.33
1 Year Target Price $81.33
| 2 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 0 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -10.4% | Avg. Invested days 36 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/30/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 1.75B USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 81.33 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 81.33 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 3 | Beta 1.22 | 52 Weeks Range 49.45 - 89.74 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 49.45 - 89.74 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 0.79% | Basic EPS (TTM) -0.78 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin -1.14% | Operating Margin (TTM) 12.85% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 5.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) -1.18% |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE 9.65 | Enterprise Value 2435652645 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 |
Enterprise Value 2435652645 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.84 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.17 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 17.68 | Shares Outstanding 31732200 | Shares Floating 31306957 |
Shares Outstanding 31732200 | Shares Floating 31306957 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.12 | Percent Institutions 99.85 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 2 | Target Price 81.33 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 2 | ||
Hold - | Sell - | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Minerals Technologies Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
Minerals Technologies Inc. (MTI) was founded in 1968 as Cyprus Mines Corporation. It evolved through various acquisitions and divestitures to focus on specialty minerals and related systems. It has expanded globally through strategic acquisitions and organic growth.
Core Business Areas
- Specialty Minerals: Produces and sells a wide range of mineral-based products, including ground calcium carbonate, precipitated calcium carbonate, talc, and kaolin, used in various industries, including paper, building materials, and plastics.
- Performance Materials: Provides products and systems for the steelmaking and foundry industries, including refractory materials, application equipment, and services.
- Consumer & Construction Technologies: This segment provides innovative solutions for household, personal care, and building materials.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team consists of the CEO, CFO, and other key executives. The organizational structure includes business segments, functional departments, and regional teams.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ground Calcium Carbonate (GCC): A cost-effective filler used in paper, plastics, and coatings. MTI holds a significant market share in North America and Europe. Competitors include Omya, Imerys, and Huber Engineered Materials.
- Precipitated Calcium Carbonate (PCC): Used in paper to improve brightness and opacity. MTI has a strong position in the PCC market. Competitors include Solvay, Specialty Minerals Inc. (SMI), and Maruo Calcium.
- Refractory Products and Services: Used to protect steel-making vessels from high temperatures and corrosive materials. MTI competes with Vesuvius, RHI Magnesita, and Saint-Gobain.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The specialty minerals industry is driven by demand from paper, construction, steel, and consumer goods sectors. Trends include a focus on sustainable solutions, technological advancements in mineral processing, and consolidation through acquisitions.
Positioning
MTI is a global leader in specialty minerals and related systems, with a focus on innovation, customer service, and operational excellence. The company benefits from its broad product portfolio, global presence, and strong customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for specialty minerals is estimated to be in the tens of billions of dollars. MTI's revenue represents a single-digit percentage of the TAM, indicating substantial growth potential within the industry.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Global Presence
- Diverse Product Portfolio
- Strong Customer Relationships
- Innovative Technology
Weaknesses
- Exposure to Cyclical Industries
- Raw Material Price Volatility
- High Capital Expenditure Requirements
- Dependence on Key Suppliers
Opportunities
- Expansion into Emerging Markets
- Development of Sustainable Products
- Acquisition of Complementary Businesses
- Increasing Demand for Specialty Minerals
Threats
- Economic Downturns
- Increased Competition
- Changes in Regulations
- Technological Disruption
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- OMYA (Private)
- IMYSY.PA
- SHW
Competitive Landscape
MTI competes on product quality, customer service, and innovation. The company's strengths include its global presence, diverse product portfolio, and strong customer relationships. However, MTI faces competition from larger, more diversified companies, as well as smaller, more specialized players.
Major Acquisitions
Ludlow Technical Products
- Year: 2014
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 118
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded MTI's presence in the high-end paper packaging market and extended MTI's overall product portfolio.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Requires access to historical growth data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections require access to analyst estimates.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in new technologies, expansion into new markets, and acquisitions.
Summary
Minerals Technologies is a moderately strong company with a diverse portfolio and global presence, positioning it well in the specialty minerals market. However, the company faces cyclical industry exposure and raw material price volatility. Strategic expansion and focus on sustainable products are key opportunities for future growth, but economic downturns and increased competition pose significant threats.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
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- Annual Reports
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
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AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
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About Minerals Technologies Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters New York, NY, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1992-10-23 | Chairman & CEO Mr. Douglas T. Dietrich | ||
Sector Basic Materials | Industry Specialty Chemicals | Full time employees 3891 | Website https://www.mineralstech.com |
Full time employees 3891 | Website https://www.mineralstech.com | ||
Minerals Technologies Inc. develops, produces, and markets various mineral, mineral-based, and related systems and services. The company operates through two segments, Consumer & Specialties, and Engineered Solutions segments. The Consumer & Specialties segment offers household and personal care products, such as pet litter, personal care, fabric care, edible oil and renewable fluid purification, animal health, and agricultural products under the PREMIUM CHOICE, VitaLife, Sivocat, SIVO, RAFINOL, and ENERSOL brand names; and specialty additives products, including precipitated calcium carbonate and ground calcium carbonate products that are used in the paper, paperboard, and fiber-based packaging industries, as well as automotive, construction, consumer markets, and packaging applications. The Engineered Solutions segment provides high-temperature technology products consisting of custom-blended mineral and non-mineral products for casting auto and heavy truck parts, agriculture and construction equipment, municipal, infrastructure and other industrial castings; and environmental and infrastructure products comprising geosynthetic clay lining systems, vapor intrusion mitigation products, sub surface waterproofing systems, green roofs, wastewater remediation, drinking water purification technologies, and drilling products. In addition, this segment offers gunnable monolithic refractory products and application systems; monolithic refractory materials and pre-cast refractory shapes; refractory shapes and linings; carbon composites and pyrolitic graphite under PYROID brand; and filtration and well testing services. It markets its products primarily through its direct sales force, as well as regional distributors. The company operates in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Minerals Technologies Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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